The Australian Jazz Quintet - Selections Of Rodgers & Hammerstein (1957) [2014 Bethlehem Album Collection 1000] CD-Rip

The music of Rodgers & Hammerstein gets a very groovy twist here – thanks to the mighty talents of the Australian Jazz Quintet! The group have a great mix of instruments – both the vibes of Jack Brokensha and piano of Bryce Rhodes, and the intertwining reeds of Erroll Buddle and Dick Healey – both players who've learned a lot from the west coast scene of the early 50s, and really know how to get creative with their phrasing and solos! The vibes often give the tunes a nicely moody feel – one that's underscored even more by the reeds on some of the more exotic tunes – and titles include "The Gentleman Is A Dope", "Do I Love You", "Wonderful Guy", "Hello Young Lovers", and "March Of The Siamese Children".


Tracks:

01 - Surrey With The Fringe On Top
02 - March Of The Siamese Children
03 - Hello Young Lovers
04 - I Have Dreamed
05 - People Will Say We're In Love
06 - Gentleman Is A Dope
07 - Do I Love You (Because You're Beautiful)
08 - Younger Than Springtime
09 - Wonderful Guy
10 - If I Loved You

Personnel:

Jack Brokensha - vibes
Errol Buddle - tenor sax, bassoon
Ed Gaston - bass
Bryce Rohde - piano
Dick Healey - alto sax, flute
Frank Capp - drums
Osie Johnson - drums
Jerry Segal - drums